Hunter Fasteau

Student School Board Representative | 2025-Present @ Piedmont Unified School District

About

I’m a junior at Piedmont High School with a strong interest in comparative literature, minority advocacy, and philosophy. Grounded in compassion, dedication, and open-mindedness, I aim to create positive impact through mentorship, service, and inclusive community engagement. Over the past two years, I’ve mentored students with diverse identities through Affinity Mentorship and tutored Spanish-speaking elementary students in English and math through the Piedmont Community Service Crew. I co-lead the African Affinity Student Union (AASU/BSU) across PHS and MHS, collaborate with the Diversity Club and Students Demand Action, and serve on the DEIB Student Advisory Committee to the Superintendent. I’ve helped organize events like the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, Diversity Week, and the “I Am Here” assembly, and I’ve delivered speeches to the PUSD School Board advocating for equity and representation. I also have training in restorative justice and experience facilitating conversations around identity, inclusion, and accountability. Outside of advocacy, I’m a varsity tennis player, former baseball athlete, and a C2-certified English speaker and conversationally fluent in Castilian Spanish with a growing interest in human behavior, organizational leadership, and community-building.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Education Management

Skill

Athletic Training, Athletic Performance, Minority Advocacy, Community Outreach, Collaboration, Mentorship, Mental Health Advocacy, Youth Advocacy, Advertising, Tutoring, Leadership, Organization, Nonprofit Organizations, Restorative Justice, Public Speaking, Dedication, Computer Science

Experience

Student School Board Representative | 2025-Present

Piedmont Unified School District

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

I was elected by my PHS high school peers to serve as the Student Representative to the Piedmont Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education for the Fall semester of the 2025-2026 school year. In this role, I represent student voices at board meetings open to all members of the Piedmont community, work to collaborate with district leadership to make responsible decisions, and provide input on consequential policies impacting all aspects of Piedmont student life and education. I strengthen communication between PUSD students and administrators, ensuring that student opinions are respected at all levels in our decision-making.

Member, DEIB Student Advisory Committee for Piedmont Unified School District | 2025–Present

Piedmont Unified School District

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

• Advise district leadership on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives • Spoke on budget and student priorities with PUSD Board President Ruchi Medhekar

Student Leader & Diversity Speaker | 2024-Present

Piedmont Unified School District

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Delivered school board speeches supporting the Pride flag and restorative action following vandalism • Contributed to “History of Piedmont” education efforts and student-led assemblies

Volunteer Youth Mental Health Recruiter | 2025-Present

Pacific Center for Human Growth

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Berkeley, California, United States

I’m deeply committed to supporting young people, especially as daily life grows more challenging and overwhelming. Through this internship, I’ll be trained as a recruiter, which involves engaging and directing at-risk individuals to meaningful support. I’m driven to help the most vulnerable find strength, hope, and joy in their everyday lives.

President, African Affinity Student Union (AASU/BSU) Piedmont Unified School District | 2024–Present

African Affinity Student Union

2024-8 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Lead campus-wide programming on diversity and equity, including 2025 Diversity Week and I Am Here Assembly • Collaborate with student leaders across clubs and present initiatives to school administration and Board • Held fireside chat with keynote speaker Ericka Huggins for the 2025 MLK Celebration (PADC)

Mentor, Affinity Mentorship Program Piedmont High School | 2024-Present

Piedmont Unified School District - Affinity Mentorship

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Support elementary and middle school students with diverse racial and cultural identities • Helped organize Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and facilitate restorative justice conversations •. Certified as a restorative justice circle keeper and facilitator

Varsity Tennis Player

Piedmont High School

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

I compete as a varsity-level tennis player for Piedmont High School (PHS), representing our school in league matches and tournaments throughout the season. In this role, I demonstrate dedication to athletic excellence through regular practice and competition, work collaboratively with teammates to build team cohesion and strategy, and contribute to maintaining PHS's competitive presence in our athletic conference. I balance the demands of varsity athletics with rigorous academic coursework, exemplifying the commitment and time management skills essential to student-athlete success while representing Piedmont High School's values of excellence and sportsmanship.